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I'd be curious of the context around that statement. That being said it's still a dumb statement and comes across reallllly bad.
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Context doesn't really make it better in this case:
Obama, who was speaking with late-night host Stephen Colbert in London at an event to promote her memoir, “Becoming,” on Sunday, agreed with Colbert’s assessment that the country is like a teenager whose body is changing, according to the Independent.
“We are a teenager,” she said, “And we come from a broken family, we’re a teenager, we’re a little unsettled, and having good parents, it’s tough, sometimes you spend the weekend with divorced dad and that seems fun until you get sick. That’s what America is going through, living with divorced dad.”
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Tone deaf at best.
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Yup, can't really say anything about that which hasn't already been said. There are a ton of great divorced dads out there, I know Factorial seems to be a devoted father. What an incredibly insulting thing to say.
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It just seems so weird. Says both parents are good but it's bad when you are sick. Getting sick happens, is a father completely incapable of helping a sick kid?
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It's very annoying being a father in today's world and people look at you like you're incapable of providing for your child from a parental support role.
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Yes, the stereotypes of dopey fathers that couldn't parent their way out of a paper bag are tiresome. How parenting is viewed in general (and don't get me started on the family courts) is one of the most sexist, discriminatory practices out there, but it doesn't get as much attention as, say, equal pay.It's very annoying being a father in today's world and people look at you like you're incapable of providing for your child from a parental support role.
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Yeah, this has always been a pet peeve of mine. So many tv shows and commercials depict the dad as an imbecile. The "mom" role has evolved over the years to make it more reflective of the times, but hasn't happened as much with the "dad" role. Think it's changed a little, but "dumb dad" still a common trope.It's very annoying being a father in today's world and people look at you like you're incapable of providing for your child from a parental support role.
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Mom is Wonderwoman, and Dad is just her handicapped human brother.Yeah, this has always been a pet peeve of mine. So many tv shows and commercials depict the dad as an imbecile. The "mom" role has evolved over the years to make it more reflective of the times, but hasn't happened as much with the "dad" role. Think it's changed a little, but "dumb dad" still a common trope.It's very annoying being a father in today's world and people look at you like you're incapable of providing for your child from a parental support role.
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I’m sure the Obama kids had a very normal childhood with 2 very normal parents who were present constantly, and gave them all the time and attention they needed.
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That's really the crux of it. Back in the day, most women were stay at home moms. So while I still don't like the stereotype, it at least made sense. Nowadays, most families feature two working parents. I (and I think many of us in here) pride ourselves on being highly engaged, active fathers. And let's not forget, there are plenty of awful, awful mothers out there.The "mom" role has evolved over the years to make it more reflective of the times, but hasn't happened as much with the "dad" role.
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I think a lot of boomer dads are like that though.Yes, the stereotypes of dopey fathers that couldn't parent their way out of a paper bag are tiresome. How parenting is viewed in general (and don't get me started on the family courts) is one of the most sexist, discriminatory practices out there, but it doesn't get as much attention as, say, equal pay.It's very annoying being a father in today's world and people look at you like you're incapable of providing for your child from a parental support role.
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That said, still a dumb analogy.
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https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing ... infatuatedDenver-area schools are closed on Wednesday as authorities have launched a manhunt for a woman they say is dangerous and has made “credible threats” days before the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Police are searching for 18-year-old Sol Pais who allegedly traveled from Miami to Colorado because she is “infatuated” with the school shooting, USA Today reported.
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Authorities described her as “armed” and “extremely dangerous” and said she flew from Florida on Monday night.
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That's a hard looking 18 year-old:
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She went right from the airport to buy a shotgun, then disappeared into the woods near Columbine. WTF?
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I shall cast my lot with Michelle O. I thought it was a good analogy for capturing the unsettled feeling of disruption of the last couple years
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Yeah context is of no help here. Just an insulting statement. She is a smart woman, but what a dumb dumb statement.Context doesn't really make it better in this case:
Obama, who was speaking with late-night host Stephen Colbert in London at an event to promote her memoir, “Becoming,” on Sunday, agreed with Colbert’s assessment that the country is like a teenager whose body is changing, according to the Independent.
“We are a teenager,” she said, “And we come from a broken family, we’re a teenager, we’re a little unsettled, and having good parents, it’s tough, sometimes you spend the weekend with divorced dad and that seems fun until you get sick. That’s what America is going through, living with divorced dad.”
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1. why does he need a rebuttal to a report that completely exonerates the presidentLATE-NIGHT TEXTS FROM RUDY … President Donald Trump’s lawyer RUDY GIULIANI to our colleague DARREN SAMUELSOHN, 2:54 a.m., on the size of the president’s “countereport” -- which will drop when the special counsel’s findings come out Thursday: “Now at 34 or 35. The more concise the better. 400 pages is a novel.”
2. how did he write a 35 pg rebuttal if they haven't seen the Mueller report yet
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The analogy makes sense and also disparages a large group of people.I shall cast my lot with Michelle O. I thought it was a good analogy for capturing the unsettled feeling of disruption of the last couple years
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What an absolutely moronic analogy.Yeah context is of no help here. Just an insulting statement. She is a smart woman, but what a dumb dumb statement.Context doesn't really make it better in this case:
Obama, who was speaking with late-night host Stephen Colbert in London at an event to promote her memoir, “Becoming,” on Sunday, agreed with Colbert’s assessment that the country is like a teenager whose body is changing, according to the Independent.
“We are a teenager,” she said, “And we come from a broken family, we’re a teenager, we’re a little unsettled, and having good parents, it’s tough, sometimes you spend the weekend with divorced dad and that seems fun until you get sick. That’s what America is going through, living with divorced dad.”
Well there goes any respect I had for her.
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This. It plays on a decades old stereotype so we all know what she meant by it and if you're anti-Trump you agree with the sentiment.The analogy makes sense and also disparages a large group of people.I shall cast my lot with Michelle O. I thought it was a good analogy for capturing the unsettled feeling of disruption of the last couple years
At the same time, it plays on a decades old stereotype that we have an entire thread on this board refuting. It's like when I take all three kids to the grocery store and little old ladies stop me to talk to me like I'm Superman. No ma'am, this is just what parenting in the 21st century looks like. The divorced Dad is loser who only wants to be their kids' best buddy trope needs to die by fire.
At the same time, isn't this what we always refer to as outrage culture? We're offended by everything.
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The response to it determines the "outrage." I am somewhat offended by it, but I wouldn't say I'm outraged. It also doesn't really change my opinion much of her. It was a dumb comment. However, what she's said/done previous to this also factors in to my opinion of her. It certainly doesn't make me lose all respect for her. It's okay to think someone said something dumb and get offended, but also not take it to the point of outrage.This. It plays on a decades old stereotype so we all know what she meant by it and if you're anti-Trump you agree with the sentiment.The analogy makes sense and also disparages a large group of people.I shall cast my lot with Michelle O. I thought it was a good analogy for capturing the unsettled feeling of disruption of the last couple years
At the same time, it plays on a decades old stereotype that we have an entire thread on this board refuting. It's like when I take all three kids to the grocery store and little old ladies stop me to talk to me like I'm Superman. No ma'am, this is just what parenting in the 21st century looks like. The divorced Dad is loser who only wants to be their kids' best buddy trope needs to die by fire.
At the same time, isn't this what we always refer to as outrage culture? We're offended by everything.
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